11-23-2009, 08:53 AM

Hey everyone!

Just a quick question about the new Late 09 MacMini models.

I've been doing a little research into buying one of them as a desktop computer after saving up a bit more money. I read that OWC has an 8GB ram upgrade for them. Now, I know I won't need that anytime soon, but the potential upgrade is always good.

As a student, there is no way I could get enough money together all at once to get 8GB all at once. So, would the Mini work with a 4GB stick and a 1GB or 2GB stick of RAM in it? Or would this be detrimental? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks very much!

11-23-2009, 02:14 PM

My Mactracker application only shows the early 2009 Mini which it states can only accept 4 GB of memory. However, if OWC specifically states that they have an 8 GB kit for the late 2009 mini, then it must be so. (OWC are Mac specialists and should know.)

Having said that, why do you think you would need 8 GB of memory? What do you intend to do with the mini? Unless you're into graphic design or some other memory intensive work, (in that case you wouldn't buy a mini) 4 GB of memory should be more than enough.

Regards.

11-23-2009, 02:46 PM

Well, there is a new MacTracker out in the last week or so, that says it takes 8GB.
I don't think I'll need 8GB any time soon, I was merely theorising.

Some time away I might bother with an upgrade to the RAM or HDD, and was wondering if it were possible. If only to make the Mini up-to-date with any possible upgrades and as fast as possible were I to need any memory-heavy activity.

David